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Black Peak

The highest peak near rainy pass

October 17, 2024 by Siyi

Black Peak

Kaleetan Peak

A prominent sharply pointed peak rising above Melakwa Lakes

October 7, 2024 by Siyi

Kaleetan Peak

North Gardner Mountain

Highest peak in Methow Mountains

June 19, 2025 by Siyi

North Gardner Mountain

Chair Peak - NE Buttress

A craggy peak in the vicnity of Snoqualmie Pass, rising 2000 ft over Snow Lake.

July 27, 2025 by Siyi

Chair Peak - NE Buttress

Chikamin Peak

A 7000ft peak rising at the head of Gold Creek Valley

August 10, 2025 by Siyi

Chikamin Peak

Gilbert Peak - West Route

Highest peak in Goat Rocks

September 1, 2025 by Siyi

Gilbert Peak - West Route

Snoqualmie Pass North Traverse

Traverse along PCT from Snoqualmie Pass to Minernal Creek

August 8, 2025 by Siyi

Snoqualmie Pass North Traverse

Gunn Peak

Highest summit at Wild Sky Wilderness

September 20, 2025 by Siyi

Gunn Peak

Mount Thompson

A prominent bell shaped mountain in greater Snoqualmie Pass region

August 8, 2025 by Siyi

Mount Thompson

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

A least known big mountain in Enchantments.

September 14, 2025 by Siyi

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

Featured Climbs

Black Peak

Black Peak

The highest peak near rainy pass

Kaleetan Peak

Kaleetan Peak

A prominent sharply pointed peak rising above Melakwa Lakes

North Gardner Mountain

North Gardner Mountain

Highest peak in Methow Mountains

Chair Peak - NE Buttress

Chair Peak - NE Buttress

A craggy peak in the vicnity of Snoqualmie Pass, rising 2000 ft over Snow Lake.

Chikamin Peak

Chikamin Peak

A 7000ft peak rising at the head of Gold Creek Valley

Gilbert Peak - West Route

Gilbert Peak - West Route

Highest peak in Goat Rocks

Snoqualmie Pass North Traverse

Snoqualmie Pass North Traverse

Traverse along PCT from Snoqualmie Pass to Minernal Creek

Gunn Peak

Gunn Peak

Highest summit at Wild Sky Wilderness

Mount Thompson

Mount Thompson

A prominent bell shaped mountain in greater Snoqualmie Pass region

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

A least known big mountain in Enchantments.

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Big Craggy Peak and West Craggy Peak

Lone bulgers at border of Pasayten Wilderness

Tomyhoi Peak

Best scramble in north cascades

Gunn Peak

Highest summit at Wild Sky Wilderness

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

A least known big mountain in Enchantments.

Ives Peak - North Ridge

Another iconic peak sits in the middle of Goat Rocks

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Recent Post

Big Craggy Peak and West Craggy Peak

Big Craggy Peak and West Craggy Peak

Lone bulgers at border of Pasayten Wilderness

Tomyhoi Peak

Tomyhoi Peak

Best scramble in north cascades

Gunn Peak

Gunn Peak

Highest summit at Wild Sky Wilderness

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

A least known big mountain in Enchantments.

Ives Peak - North Ridge

Ives Peak - North Ridge

Another iconic peak sits in the middle of Goat Rocks

Recent Posts

Big Craggy Peak and West Craggy Peak

Lone bulgers at border of Pasayten Wilderness

Tomyhoi Peak

Best scramble in north cascades

Gunn Peak

Highest summit at Wild Sky Wilderness

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

A least known big mountain in Enchantments.

Ives Peak - North Ridge

Another iconic peak sits in the middle of Goat Rocks

Recent Posts

Big Craggy Peak and West Craggy Peak

Big Craggy Peak and West Craggy Peak

Lone bulgers at border of Pasayten Wilderness

Tomyhoi Peak

Tomyhoi Peak

Best scramble in north cascades

Gunn Peak

Gunn Peak

Highest summit at Wild Sky Wilderness

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

A least known big mountain in Enchantments.

Ives Peak - North Ridge

Ives Peak - North Ridge

Another iconic peak sits in the middle of Goat Rocks

Show More >

Featured Climbs

Black Peak

The highest peak near rainy pass

October 17, 2024 by Siyi

Black Peak

Kaleetan Peak

A prominent sharply pointed peak rising above Melakwa Lakes

October 7, 2024 by Siyi

Kaleetan Peak

North Gardner Mountain

Highest peak in Methow Mountains

June 19, 2025 by Siyi

North Gardner Mountain

Chair Peak - NE Buttress

A craggy peak in the vicnity of Snoqualmie Pass, rising 2000 ft over Snow Lake.

July 27, 2025 by Siyi

Chair Peak - NE Buttress

Chikamin Peak

A 7000ft peak rising at the head of Gold Creek Valley

August 10, 2025 by Siyi

Chikamin Peak

Gilbert Peak - West Route

Highest peak in Goat Rocks

September 1, 2025 by Siyi

Gilbert Peak - West Route

Snoqualmie Pass North Traverse

Traverse along PCT from Snoqualmie Pass to Minernal Creek

August 8, 2025 by Siyi

Snoqualmie Pass North Traverse

Gunn Peak

Highest summit at Wild Sky Wilderness

September 20, 2025 by Siyi

Gunn Peak

Mount Thompson

A prominent bell shaped mountain in greater Snoqualmie Pass region

August 8, 2025 by Siyi

Mount Thompson

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

A least known big mountain in Enchantments.

September 14, 2025 by Siyi

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

Featured Climbs

Black Peak

Black Peak

The highest peak near rainy pass

Kaleetan Peak

Kaleetan Peak

A prominent sharply pointed peak rising above Melakwa Lakes

North Gardner Mountain

North Gardner Mountain

Highest peak in Methow Mountains

Chair Peak - NE Buttress

Chair Peak - NE Buttress

A craggy peak in the vicnity of Snoqualmie Pass, rising 2000 ft over Snow Lake.

Chikamin Peak

Chikamin Peak

A 7000ft peak rising at the head of Gold Creek Valley

Gilbert Peak - West Route

Gilbert Peak - West Route

Highest peak in Goat Rocks

Snoqualmie Pass North Traverse

Snoqualmie Pass North Traverse

Traverse along PCT from Snoqualmie Pass to Minernal Creek

Gunn Peak

Gunn Peak

Highest summit at Wild Sky Wilderness

Mount Thompson

Mount Thompson

A prominent bell shaped mountain in greater Snoqualmie Pass region

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

Cannon Mountain - Southwest Ridge/Mountaineers Creek Approach

A least known big mountain in Enchantments.